Mobility Flashcards
0
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Short bone
A
Allows ease of movement (fingers and toes)
1
Q
Long bones
A
Takes the weight of your body (femur)
2
Q
Ball and socket joint
A
Hip and shoulders
3
Q
Hinge joint
A
knee and elbow
4
Q
Pivot joint
A
Skull connected to the spine
5
Q
Muscle relaxation
A
Straightening of the body (extension)
6
Q
Muscle contraction
A
Bending of a body part (flexion)
7
Q
Why do we shiver?
A
We shiver to keep warm when we lose body heat
8
Q
Good body mechanics when lifting
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Keep objects close Wide base of support Push and pull not lift Use large muscles Get help with heavy ct Avoid unnecessary bending and reaching Face the area that you are working
9
Q
Logrolling
A
Moving a ct as a unit. Kept in alignment at all times. Min 3 ppl usually 4-5 ppl
10
Q
Why do we reposition ct
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Prevent bed sores Reduce pain Allow good breathing Prevent contractures Promote curculation
11
Q
Fowler Position
A
Semi-to-upright sitting position in bed
12
Q
Semi Fowler
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Raising the head of the bed 30 to 45 degree angle
13
Q
Low Fowler
A
Raise the head of the bed to an 15 to 30 degree angle
14
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High Fowler
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Raise head of the bed to 45 to 90 degree angle
